Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year; a time for introspection as well as planning for a new and better year. During the meal, the dipping of apples in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet new year is an integral part of the celebration. Other food served also tends toward the sweet.
New fruits available at this time of year are often served including pomegranates, pears, peaches or pumpkin. Sweet vegetables such as carrots, beets, and squash are also part of the holiday food tradition. The main course might include fish, poultry or beef with a sweet glaze or sauce. We've gathered our favorite recipes that will be sure to delight your guests during your Rosh Hashanah celebration!
So here’s wishing everyone a sweet and generous new year, whether it starts now or January 1st from A Taste of Olive. L'shana Tova!
Pomegranate, Pear, Avocado Salad
This festive salad pairs deliciously with several vinaigrettes. Place following ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Vinaigrette 1: 2/3 cup Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic, 1/3 cup Sorrento Lemon Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp Honey. Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Vinaigrette 2: 2/3 cup Key Lime White Balsamic, 1/3 cup Persian Lime Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp Honey. Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Vinaigrette 3: 2/3 cup Honey Pepper Balsamic, 1/3 cup Persian Lime Olive Oil, 1/2 Tbsp Honey. Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Vinaigrette 4: 2/3 cup Cinnamon Pear Balsamic, 1/3 cup French Roasted Walnut Oil, 1/2 Tbsp Honey. Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Vinaigrette 5: 2/3 cup Dark Chocolate Balsamic, 1/3 cup Smoky Chipotle Oil, 1/2 Tbsp Honey. Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Choose vinaigrette and whisk ingredients together. If you prefer a less sweet vinaigrette, change the proportion of olive oil to balsamic to ½ cup each. Drizzle over salad, toss and serve.
Parmesan Butter Steak with Balsamic Glaze
Mix 2 TB parmesan with 1 ½ tsp soften butter. Set aside. Place 1 TB Spicy Blend in the heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown and cook 4 minutes each side. Remove steak from skillet and set aside in covered bowl. Add vinegar, shallots and brown sugar to skillet. Simmer until brown sugar is completely dissolved, constantly stirring (1-2 minutes). Slice steak into strips diagonally. Arrange steak on the plate and top with parmesan butter. Drizzle glaze over top.
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat skins w/olive oil and prick several times with a fork. Roast sweet potatoes in oven until soft and done (about 45 minutes). A fork should puncture the potato easily. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. Peel off outer skin and place in bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and maple syrup. Place mashed sweet potatoes into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the maple sugar on top. Return to oven until maple sugar starts to caramelize. Serve. If you don’t have maple sugar available, light brown sugar may be substituted.
Easy Honey Lime Fruit Salad
This salad works with almost any fruit combination you can think of so use our suggestions or be creative. Start with 4 cups of fruit combined. Try:
Dressing: Soften cream cheese to room temperature. Blend together until smooth: 3 oz cream cheese, 1 Tbsp Honey and 2 Tbsp Key Lime White Balsamic Vinegar. Pour over fruit and toss gently to coat with dressing. Serve cold.